London Symphony Orchestra live on Trafalgar Square

Around 10,000 classical music lovers took to Trafalgar Square on 27 May 2013 to celebrate the Bank Holiday in style - listening to a live concert of Berlioz from the London Symphony Orchestra and Valery Gergiev.

1. Awaiting the LSO concert

The concert starts at 6.30pm, but the audience arrive early to ensure they get a seat. Picture: @LondonSymphony

2. The crowds arrive

Around 10,000 people sitting on and around Trafalgar Square, with the enclosure itself full to bursting. Picture: Andy Squire

3. Valery Gergiev

Fresh from a concert in Russia, the LSO prove classical music is for everyone by springing a concert on the centre of London, with maestro Valery Gergiev at the helm. Picture: Andy Squire

4. LSO Open Air

Featuring players from the London Symphony Orchestra as well as young musicians from the Guildhall School and LSO On Track take to the stage on Trafalgar Square. Picture: Andy Squire

5. Sunshine and Berlioz

A rare sight in London - the sun's out, and the LSO are playing Berlioz on Trafalgar Square! Picture: Andy Squire

6. LSO Open Air

Featuring players from the London Symphony Orchestra as well as young musicians from the Guildhall School and LSO On Track take to the stage on Trafalgar Square. Picture: Andy Squire

7. London Symphony Orchestra Performers

Performing music by Berlioz including the Overture to Le corsaire and the Symphonie fantastique. Picture: Andy Squire

8. The view from the stage

A beautiful view of the church of St Martin in the Fields, as the LSO play live. Picture: Andy Squire

9. LSO Open Air

Sitting down and enjoying the music. Picture: @LondonSymphony

10. LSO badges

Volunteers hand out badges to add to the festival atmosphere on Trafalgar Square. Picture: @LondonSymphony